Boy, 4, dies after being accidentally shot by older sibling in La Porte, police say

HOUSTON – A 4-year-old boy died Tuesday afternoon after his older sibling accidentally shot him, according to the La Porte Police Department.

The incident was reported around 2:20 p.m. in the 10200 block of Old Orchard Road.

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La Porte police said the child was airlifted to the Medical Center for treatment where he later died.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.


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